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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Social Psychology by Wesleyan University

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About the Course

Ever wonder why people do what they do? This course—which includes more than $1,000 of video and reading materials—offers some answers based on the latest research from social psychology. Students taking the course for a Certificate will also receive free membership in Social Psychology Network (SocialPsychology.org). COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM PROFESSOR PLOUS: Each of us is dealt a different hand in life, but we all face similar questions when it comes to human behavior: What leads us to like one person and dislike another? How do conflicts and prejudices develop, and how can they be reduced? Can psychological research help protect the environment, and if so, how? This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being. Our focus will be on surprising, entertaining, and intriguing research findings that are easy to apply in daily life. The course will also draw from the websites of Social Psychology Network, the world's largest online community devoted to social psychology. I hope you'll join me for this course, have fun, and learn some useful information that enriches your life....

Top reviews

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Jun 12, 2020

Very interesting course, tons of great material. Of all the courses I have taken so far in Coursera, this is one of the few that has pushed me to focus on the material we were going over-great course.

JM

Aug 15, 2020

Professor Plous made me understand the lessons because he explained well all the lessons, and he provided enough information about the Social Psychology. More power to Coursera and Professor Plous :)

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By Johnny S

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Jun 4, 2023

A very constructive and joyable course. I definitaly recommend. Thaks a lot mr. Scott

By nilima a R

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Oct 27, 2021

Such a long journey of learning. I have loved this subjects and the topics it contains.

By Venice V

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Aug 13, 2020

Thank you very much Coursera, DOST Philippines and especially to Professor Scott Plous.

By ZHENG Z

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Apr 19, 2020

Very inspiring, especially for people like me who knew nothing about psychology before.

By Sheila S

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Apr 10, 2020

The lessons are very engaging. So much to learn, and each lesson is truly mind opening.

By William M

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Dec 8, 2018

An absoutely fantastic course covering a wide range of topics. Thoroughly recommended!

By Mrs. N G

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Apr 22, 2023

It's a lot of great information and a very challenging course! Very thought-provoking.

By Akinyosotu C O

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Mar 12, 2023

What a wonderful and great course to equip one in the area of helping self and others.

By Rose A M

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Mar 26, 2021

its been educational weeks ..thank you coursera for the knowledge ..it helps me a lot!

By Alex N

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Jan 12, 2021

This is a great course, I learned a lot and the knowledge I've gained is very helpful.

By ece k

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Sep 16, 2020

it was great,completing this course with this amazing teacher , thanks for everything.

By Kavya P

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Aug 10, 2020

It was really so useful to take up this course and the topics too were so interesting.

By Rianna L

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Jul 6, 2020

Prof. Scott Plous is just amazing! His passion for social psychology is so contagious!

By Pablo E

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Jul 1, 2020

Thanks for the opportunity! I was looking a course like this from years! THANKS SCOTT!

By Dinara S

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May 10, 2020

Thank you very uch for this fascinating course. It was informative and interesting !!!

By GiedrÄ— Å 

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Oct 23, 2020

This is the best course in Coursera! :) Thank You Mr. Plous, you are the inspiration.

By DANA B

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Sep 14, 2020

Such an amazing course, honestly. It is interactive fun and the teacher is top notch.

By Annandi D

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Aug 23, 2020

Great course, with great teachers and interesting concepts! Would highly recommend :)

By Suvallee S

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Aug 8, 2020

Very useful and interesting course :) Thank you very much for this very useful course

By mubasher a

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Jul 27, 2020

I think everyone should take this course, the life we live and how can we improve it.

By yakum t

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Jul 21, 2020

worth every single seconds i spent on this course. Thank you so much sir Scott Plous.

By B N

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Dec 27, 2020

This course was rich and interesting in its detail.

Thanks Coursera for the support.

By Bibí R

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Oct 10, 2020

Excelente curso! muy completo y con muchísimo material a disposición de los alumnos.

By Bethany A

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Aug 24, 2020

Absolutely excellent; a very challenging and unbiased approach to Social Psychology.

By Mehak G

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Aug 8, 2020

THANK YOU SIR FOR GUIDING US SO BEAUTIFULLY AND HELP US PASSING WITH FLYING COLOURS.